Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19974 |
| Brand Name: | Siemens Advia Chemistry Systems |
| Model: | 74719,74718,74330,74020,74082,74084,74021,74715,74080,74028,74073,74051,74721 |
| Affected: | All |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd 55 Hugo Johnston Drive Penrose Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0800 310 300 |
| Manufacturer: | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (UK) Ltd |
| Issue: | Manufacturer has become aware of N- Acetylcysteine (NAC) and Metamizole (Dipyrone) interference with Trinder and Trinder-like reaction assays. Siemens has confirmed that falsely depressed results may occur on samples drawn from patients receiving N- Acetylcysteine (NAC) or Metamizole |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/4/2016 |
